The Manuel Izquierdo Gallery at the Pacific Northwest College of Art presents The righteous foundation of us, an exhibition by Portland artist Josh Smith. This work is the manifestation of Smith’s interest in modernism, particularly in its early philosophies regarding hive and colony structures. The repeated cylinder, constructed with hast and utilizing inexpensive materials, is both architecture and organic form. These structures and the artist’s interpretation of them exemplify the great capacity of humankind while paradoxically calling attention to the systems that are used to control us.  When the immaculate ideals of early modernism are put to practice, when the buildings are fastened to the earth, what is it that is lost?

The righteous foundation of us. will be on exhibit from February 5-26, 2009 at the Pacific Northwest College of Art, Manuel Izquierdo Sculpture Gallery, 825 NW 13th Avenue, Portland, Oregon. A reception for the artist will be held Thursday February 5, from 6-9pm. Regular gallery hours are Monday-Saturday 9-5pm and by appointment. Josh Smith received his BFA from the Oregon College of Art and Craft in 2008. His work has been exhibited locally at the Hoffman Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Craft, and Gallery Homeland. Most recently Smith’s work was included in the group show Volume curated by Jeff Jahn. Currently working as an Adjunct Instructor in the Industrial Design program at The Art Institute, Smith is also one half of the independent curatorial team TILT Export:. This is his first solo exhibition. More information on the web at: http://www.jjfab.com    All events are free and open to the public.

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